Two Fullerton police officers have been criminally charged in the
violent confrontation that left a homeless man dead, Orange County Dist.
Atty. Tony Rackauckas announced Wednesday.

Officer Manuel Ramos has been charged with second-degree murder and
involuntary manslaughter in connection with the beating of 37-year-old
Kelly Thomas, a homeless schizophrenic man. Officer Jay Cicinelli has
been charged with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.